READ: June Medical Services v. Russo Explainer

Dear John,

Instead of working to improve their constituents’ health, anti-abortion lawmakers in Louisiana are blocking access to abortion care. This Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing June Medical Services v. Russo, a challenge to a Louisiana law that would close every abortion clinic in the state but one.

The outcome of this case has far-reaching implications. It could impact abortion access across the country and galvanize opponents of abortion to pass more medically unnecessary laws.

To help you understand the basics of the case, we put together a brief explainer.

• What is June Medical Services v. Russo?
• What is the timeline?
• What are admitting privileges?
• Isn’t this the same as the Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt case from 2016?
• Will this only impact abortion access in Louisiana?
• Will this reverse Roe v. Wade?
• How can I get involved?

This case will be heard in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on March 4. We invite you to rally with us to protect abortion access wherever you live— at the Supreme Court in DC, at Lafayette Square Park in New Orleans, or livestream the DC rally from home.

Our reproductive health can’t wait; we need you with us now more than ever. Together, we can stop these harmful attacks that threaten our bodies, our families, and our futures.

In partnership,

Jennifer Blasdell
VP, Policy & Strategic Partnerships